The India Manufacturing PMI rose at a higher rate in June than in May. It was 52.6 in June compared to 51.2 in May. It beat the market expectation of 52 and was the strongest expansion in the services sector since June 2017.

India’s manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) rose at a slower rate in May as compared to April. It stood at 51.2 in May as compared to 51.6 in April. The reading didn’t beat the market’s expectation of 51.5.

According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit services PMI for India improved significantly in April. It was 51.4 in April compared to 50.3 in March. It met the preliminary market estimate of 51.4.

India’s manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) fell unexpectedly in March, to 51.0 from 52.1 in February. The reading missed the market’s expectation of 52.8 and marked the slowest expansion in manufacturing activity since October 2017.